If Gunderson was riding high fresh off their 44-14 takedown of MacDonald last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Grizzlies took a hard 40-23 fall against the Live Oak Acorns on Tuesday. The Grizzlies have struggled against the Acorns recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Gunderson saw an underclassman step up: freshman Audrey Ehrlich posted 12 points in addition to eight boards and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Hirai, who had two points along with seven rebounds and five steals.
Gunderson's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Live Oak, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Gunderson will challenge Eastside College Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' defense has only allowed 23.5 points per game this season, so the Grizzlies' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Live Oak, they will face off against Mt. Pleasant at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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